There are 4 ways to get from Estrella to Barcelona by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3h 44m€56–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus ALSA - Ma-Z-Ba
9h 27m€51–111Drive 607 km
- Drive from Estrella to Barcelonacar 607 km
6h 15m€96–139Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Sainz De Baranda to Nuevos Ministeriosbus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
3h 43m€55–161
Estrella to Barcelona by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Estrella to Barcelona is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Estrella to Barcelona is to bus and fly which takes 3h 43m and costs €55 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Estrella to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Sainz De Baranda and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Estrella to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Estrella and Barcelona is 627 km. The road distance is 607 km.
The best way to get from Estrella to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Estrella to Barcelona, including transfers.
Estrella to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Estrella to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Estrella to Barcelona is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Estrella, Madrid, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €95–170 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 8h 5m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–130
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–140
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 900 878 331
- Website
- emtmadrid.es
Bus from Sainz De Baranda to Nuevos Ministerios
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- https://www.emtmadrid.es/Index.aspx?lang=en-GB
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More Questions & Answers
Estrella to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Estrella to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Estrella to Barcelona is 607 km. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Estrella to Barcelona.
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